For the past five years, the Holly Jolly Holiday Fair in Anderson has been a place for locals to get local products, art, crafts and more in one spot. It's still all that, but it's also a lot more as shown by the massive entertainment lineup coming to the Civic Center of Anderson starting Friday and going all weekend long.

Local products and crafts will be on display as usual, but Holly Jolly Holiday Fair founder Kim Kelley also focuses on bringing fun for the whole family to the event so that it can truly be called a one-stop shop for all things Christmas.

The Holly Jolly Holiday Fair website breaks down some highlights of the weekend including a VIP night, live entertainment and, of course, Santa.

FRIDAY

Kicking off opening night, and the event's VIP night, is the Anderson District 5 Orchestra, which will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Then at 6:30 p.m., Sandra Bagwell of Sandra's Silks & Fresh, will be giving out pointers on how to decorate for the holiday season focusing on stocking decor.

The evening's featured event showcases the cooking skills of local teen celebrity chef Tommie Rae Fowler, who won Chopped Grand Champion on the Food Network and will be demonstrating how to make holiday hors d'oeuvres at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

If the children in your life have been itching to meet one of the newest Disney princesses, Moana, they will have that opportunity Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. A storytime and a chance to take pictures will make this a memorable event for all.

At 11 a.m., young talent will be on display again as Sing & Play Upstate will perform Christmas music. Also featured is the Junior Singers group, comprised of some of the most talented elementary school students in the Upstate.

The fair has something for teens to enjoy, as author and actress Tessa Emily Hall will be speaking at 11:30 a.m.

Mr. Twister the Elf, a clown, magician and master balloon artist, will stop by in the afternoon and Santa Claus himself will drop by from 1-5 p.m. for you to take your own pictures.

SUNDAY

Mr. Twister the Elf is back for round two at 12:30 p.m., and Sing & Play Upstate will be back at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, Elevation Dance of Pendleton will demonstrate competition pieces in various styles at 1:30.

Everything caps off at 3 p.m. with the Shepherds telling of the greatest story ever told — the Christmas story.

The Holly Jolly Holiday Fair includes more than 200 artists, artisans, small business owners and culinary creators.

IF YOU GO

For a full schedule of performances, demonstrations, tastings, entertainment offerings, and specials visit hollyjollyholidayfair.com.

HOLIDAY ICE AT CAROLINA WREN PARK

The synthetic ice skating rink at Carolina Wren Park in downtown Anderson will kick off its second season at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Skating will be offered daily through Jan. 7.

The rink will stay open until 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve this year. On school days and on Christmas, the rink will open at 5 p.m. It will open at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sunday and on weekdays during the holiday break at area schools.

Groups are welcome to enjoy the rink, but should call the Anderson Rec Center at 864.231.2232 to book times and dates.

The regular admission cost, which includes skate rentals, is $5. Young children can skate on the "kiddie rink" for $3.